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A band of hard-pressed men are we

Author: Edwin Gilbert, 1859- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #365 (1917) Lyrics: 1 A band of hard-pressed men are we, Who find life's pathway rough to tread; Together, Lord, we come to Thee, And in Thy presence bow the head. 2 We bring our week of life to Thee, All soiled, and worn, and marred with sin; Thine eyes of holy love can see Each tempted life without, within. 3 We bring our bitterness of heart, Our hate and want of charity; We fain would choose the better part, And learn to love, dear Lord, like Thee. 4 We bring our care for daily bread, The fear that turns the heart to stone; We cry to Thee; lift up our head And show us we are not alone. 5 We bring the faith that over all, Though faint and feeble, flickers still; Increase it, Lord, that at Thy call We may our daily task fulfil. 6 Lord, make us pure; enrich our life With heavenly love for evermore; Give us Thy strength to face the strife, And serve Thee better than before. Topics: Regeneration; Regeneration; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Daily Toil; Man His Life and Experiences Languages: English Tune Title: ALSACE

A charge to keep I have

Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #501 (1917) Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify, A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky: 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfil; O may it all my powers engage To do my Master's will! 3 Arm me with jealous care, As in Thy sight to live; And O, Thy servant, Lord, prepare A strict account to give! 4 Help me to watch and pray, And on Thyself rely; Assured, if I my trust betray, I shall for ever die. Topics: Compassion, Divine; The Christian Life The Inner Life; Duty; Faithfulness To Daily Duty; God Compassion of ; Responsibility Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MICHAEL

Then, O my Lord, prepare

Author: Dr. H. Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #564a (1917) First Line: A few more years shall roll Lyrics: 1 A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons wane, And we shall be with those that rest Till Christ shall come again: Refrain: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that great day; O wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. 2 A few more suns shall set O'er these dark hills of time, And we shall be where suns are not, A far serener clime: [Refrain] 3 A few more storms shall beat On this wild rocky shore, And we shall be where tempests cease, And surges swell no more: [Refrain] 4 A few more struggles here, A few more partings o'er, A few more toils, a few more tears, And we shall weep no more: [Refrain] 5 A few more Sabbaths here Shall cheer us on our way; And we shall reach the endless rest, The eternal Sabbath-day. [Refrain] Topics: Brevity of Life; The Christian Life Time, Death, Eternity; Heaven Sabbath in ; Heaven No night in ; Life Brevity of Languages: English Tune Title: CHALVEY

Then, O my Lord, prepare

Author: Dr. H. Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #564b (1917) First Line: A few more years shall roll Lyrics: 1 A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons wane, And we shall be with those that rest Till Christ shall come again: Refrain: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that great day; O wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. 2 A few more suns shall set O'er these dark hills of time, And we shall be where suns are not, A far serener clime: [Refrain] 3 A few more storms shall beat On this wild rocky shore, And we shall be where tempests cease, And surges swell no more: [Refrain] 4 A few more struggles here, A few more partings o'er, A few more toils, a few more tears, And we shall weep no more: [Refrain] 5 A few more Sabbaths here Shall cheer us on our way; And we shall reach the endless rest, The eternal Sabbath-day. [Refrain] Topics: Brevity of Life; The Christian Life Time, Death, Eternity; Heaven Sabbath in ; Heaven No night in ; Life Brevity of Languages: English Tune Title: LEOMINSTER

A little seed lay fast asleep

Author: Mrs. Clara Writer Hymnal: MHTB1917 #584 (1917) Lyrics: 1 A little seed lay fast asleep Beneath the earth's brown sod, But woke to life and hope when came The wondrous touch of God. 2 A sunbeam kissed the hidden spot, And warmed its earthy bed; The rain and dew gave kindly drink, Till soon it raised its head. 3 Up, up it pressed its way above, Up till the light was seen; Then came the sun, and decked it all In dainty garb of green. 4 It grew so straight, and tall, and fair, Each day it would unfold; The smiling sun placed on its head A shining crown of gold. 5 At last it stood, with thousands more, A golden ear of corn, God's gift to man, our daily food, From little seedlings born. 6 So children are the seeds God plants Within His garden fair; He loves and guards them every day; They have His constant care. 7 And they may grow so straight and pure, So good and full of grace; A crown of gold is theirs, when they Shall see the Saviour's face. Topics: Children Plants of God; Children Plants of God; For the Young; Nature, God revealed in Languages: English Tune Title: MEADOW BANK

A mighty fortress is our God

Author: Dr. F. H. Hedge, 1805-; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #396a (1917) Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our Helper He, amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing; Were not the right Man on our side, The Man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabbaoth is His name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us; We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo! his doom is sure, One little word shall fell him. 4 That Word above all earthly powers No thanks to them abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours, Through Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill; God's truth abideth still, His kingdom is for ever. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; God Fortress, our ; Fortress, God our; God Refuge, our ; Refuge God, our Languages: English Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG

A safe stronghold our God is still

Author: Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #396b (1917) Lyrics: 1 A safe stronghold our God is still, A trusty shield and weapon; He'll help us clear from all the ill That hath us now o'ertaken. The ancient prince of hell Hath risen with purpose fell; Strong mail of craft and power He weareth in this hour; On earth is not his fellow. 2 With force of arms we nothing can, Full soon were we down-ridden; But for us fights the proper Man, Whom God Himself hath bidden. Ask ye, who is this same? Christ Jesus is His name, The Lord Sabaoth's Son; He, and no other one, Shall conquer in the battle. 3 And were this world all devils o'er And watching to devour us, We lay it not to heart so sore; Not they can overpower us. And let the prince of ill Look grim as e'er he will, He harms us not a whit; For why? his doom is writ; A word shall quickly slay him. 4 God's Word, for all their craft and force, One moment will not linger, But, spite of hell, shall have its course; 'Tis written by His finger. And though they take our life, Goods, honour, children, wife, Yet is their profit small; These things shall vanish all, The city of God remaineth. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Fortress, God our; God Fortress, our ; God Refuge, our ; God Refuge, our ; Refuge God, our Languages: English Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide

Author: H. F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #237a (1917) Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away, Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me! 4 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless, Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me! 5 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies, Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee, In life and death, O Lord, abide with me! Topics: Christ Abiding with Believers; The Church and the Kingdom of God Evening; Creation By God; Darkness Natural; Presence, of Christ ; Nearness of God Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide

Author: H. F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #237b (1917) Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away, Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me! 4 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless, Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me! 5 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies, Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee, In life and death, O Lord, abide with me! Topics: Christ Abiding with Believers; The Church and the Kingdom of God Evening; Creation By God; Darkness Natural; Presence, of Christ ; Nearness of God Languages: English Tune Title: TOULON

According to Thy gracious word

Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #257 (1917) Lyrics: 1 According to Thy gracious word, In meek humility, This will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember Thee! 2 Thy body, broken for my sake, My bread from heaven shall be; Thy testamental cup I take, And thus remember Thee! 3 Gethsemane can I forget? Or there Thy conflict see, Thine agony and bloody sweat, And not remember Thee! 4 When to the cross I turn mine eyes, And rest on Calvary, O Lamb of God, my Sacrifice, I must remember Thee! 5 Remember Thee, and all Thy pains, And all Thy love to me; Yes, while a breath, a pulse remains, Will I remember Thee. 6 And when these failing lips grow dumb, And mind and memory flee, When Thou shalt in Thy kingdom come, Jesus, remember me! Topics: Calvary; Christ Bread of Heaven; Lord's Supper; The Church and the Kingdom of God Ordinances; Remembrance, of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE